November is Family Engagement Month in Virginia!

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November is Family Engagement Month in Virginia!

Below, please find information regarding State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) membership nominations.

Families and Schools: Perfect Partners for Student Success

The Virginia Board of Education and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Recognize November 2020 at Family Engagement in Education Month

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) believes that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success. Dr. James F. Lane, and the Virginia Board of Education (BOE) recognized November as Family Engagement in Education Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia during the October 15, 2020, BOE Meeting.

Research has shown that when schools and families are engaged in meaningful two-way communication and collaboration students have: more positive attitudes toward school; higher grades and test scores; better attendance; higher graduation rates; and greater enrollment in post-secondary education.

Family Engagement in Education Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of families and schools and the work being done throughout the Commonwealth to ensure that we work together to build better futures for all children. It is also an opportunity to recognize that, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the operation of our public and private schools, parents have had to take on a more direct role in the education of their children. More information can be found at the following links:

This service is provided to you at no charge by the VDOE Department of Special Education and Student Services. Visit Special Education Resources for Parents for additional information provided by the VDOE.

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